Issue #12

Table of Contents:
1. Wrestlers
A.  Hecate
2.Promoter Articles
A.  GWF Rankings
B.  FLASHBACK 2087
C. News From Tom
3. Fight Card of the Promoter
Saturday Night Fever
4. Promoter Spotlight
A. Aaron Chiu
5. Closing Comments

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1. Wrestlers
No one sent me wrestlers except [[email protected] (thanks)] which was MIME
format and my computer can't read that, so I decided to cancel the St.
Patrick's Day Contest.
A. HECATE by Jon Knapik ([email protected])

LEVEL 1 OFFENSE       LEVEL 1 DEFENSE
1. collar and elbow tieup-1 1. HECATE-1
2. eye gouge-1 2. HECATE-2
3. big elbow-2     3. HECATE-3
4. hair/mask pull takedown-2 4. down-3
5. dropkick-2 5. hurt-2
6. Masterlock-3 6. dazed-1

LEVEL 2 OFFENSE LEVEL 2 DEFENSE
1. headbutt-2(pw) 1. dazed-1
2. crucifix takedown-2(ag) 2. HECATE-2
3. into the turnbuckle-(c) 3. HECATE-1
4. into the ropes-(c) 4. hurt-2
5. The Beginning of The End-3 5. hurt-2
6. Satanic Skull Smasher-3 6. hurt-2

LEVEL 3 OFFENSE LEVEL 3 DEFENSE
1. deathjump-(c) 1. PIN 5(2)
2. out of the ring-(c) 2. down-3(lv)
3. guillotine legdrop- 3 3. down-3
4. out of the ring 4. hurt-2
5. Early Grave- 3 5. hurt-2
6. THE AWAKENING(+4) 6. hurt-2

Wt: 300
Ht: 6'10"

THE AWAKENING- Hecate lifts the opponent into what appears to be a
reverse
suplex, but instead of falling back, drops the opponent into a
devastating
inverted suplex.

Hecate's past is a very mysterious one. First appearing on the CFW's King
of the Galaxy supercard, Hecate's reputation has been both controversial
and destructive. His only words so far have been "I am Hecate...I, like
my father, shall rule you. Fear me..."
***note: in my fed, Hecate is the son of Thantos...do with him what you
will =)*** In his first appearance he cost Chaos the CFW Title by
knocking
him out after the arena's lights went out. Chaos has sworn vengeance, as
has Pegasus whom Hecate also KO'ed that night. Though Pegasus's arm was
draped over Chaos for the pinfall victory, he still feels that Hecate had
no business attacking him. So, although the past and future of Hecate are
unknown, one thing is for sure- he will be a force to be reckoned with.

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2.Promoter Articles
A.  GWF rankings  by Ty States ([email protected])
GWF Champ: Chaos
I-P Champ: Mandrill
TV  Champ: Vacant
Steel Cage: Buck Steele
Cruiserweight: Blacklash
Woman's Champ: Dementia
Tag-Champs: X-Termination
I-P Tag Champs: Ninja Assassins
Six-Man Champs: Kati, Homicide, Dagger Mack

Singles Rankings

1. Buck Steele 11. Archon 21. Kati
2. Blacklash 12. Draconian Sheik 22. Alpha Force
3. Rising Sun 13. Splatter 23. Mace
4. Mandrill (I-P) 14. Homicide 24. Jack of Diamonds
5. U.S. Patriot 15. Nefarus 25. Pegasus
6. Max Shield 16. Heracles 26. Holocaust
7. Thunder 17. Matador 27. Janus
8. Colossus 18. Skinhead 28. Raven
9. Vendetta 19. Vyper 29. Malice
10. Wraith 20. Blazing Skull 30.
Manslaughter

Cruiserweight Rankings

1. Prodigy 6. Bishop Hell 11.
Talisman
2. Scion Nexus 7. Enigma 12. Lycosa
3. Sleeze 8. Brainstorm 13. Hammer
4. Dreggs 9. Ravage 14. Wildcat
5. Archon 10. Rising Sun 15. Killer
Queen

Woman's Rankings

1. Thrash 6. Ms. Liberty
2. Rhea 7. Cassandra
3. Bloody Mary 8. Rhinestone Cowgirl
4. Amazonia 9. Maxine Babe
5. Supernova 10. Anaxis

Tag-Team Rankings

1. Vanguard 11. Dorado Sundown 21. Cross Currents
2. Theatre of Pain 12. Titan Fury 22. Paragon +
Terminus
3. New Order 13. Turbo + Purgatory 23. Mercenaries
4. Transevolver 14. Watchmen 24. Black
Death
5. Pegasus + A. Force 15. Ninja Assassins 25. Upstart Punks
6. Rebel Empire 16. Kati + Homicide 26. Orient
Express
7. Lower World 17. Air Raid 27. Hunter's
Moon
8. Malice + Holocaust 18. FDF 28. Frozen
Fury
9. Stormtroopers 19. CPC Rising 29. Raven + Mayhem
10. Centaurians 20. Titan Attack 30. Wraith +
Shield

Six-Man Rankings

1. Hitmen 6. Masked Assassins 11. N. Lights
+ Atlas
2. Colonizers 7. Transevolver + Prodigy 12. Young
Gladiators
3. Theatre + Manslaughter 8. Punks + Victor E 13. Genesis
4. Titans 9. Watchmen + Cannibal 14. Savage
Kingdom
5. Gladiators 10. Centaurians 15. Mayhem,
Hell, Mutant

B. FLASHBACK 2087:  How Long Will Beast-Rider be riding on
Renegade?

Of the original wrestlers in the first edition of CotG, one of my
favorites has always been the wild and unruly Renegade.  This may come to
a
surprise to some, but Renegade is a in my mind a solid midcarder that
could
perform at a top level to draw fans from across the galaxy to the GWF
shows.  His drawing is one of the best of this introductory set, both
because of his physique and his "mean" look and maniacal style, and the
moves on the back of his card allow for an easy transition from face to
heel.  The only obstacle that holds him back from achieving higher
success
is his tag team partner, and also the man who controls his career,
Beast-Rider. 
The relationship between these Spacecroppers is somewhat ironic
because
Beast-Rider owns a zoo on his home planet of Neptune, while Renegade has
been known to snap into wild, "beastly" moods in his matches.
Beast-Rider
is apparently the only man who can seem to tame Renegade, and I believe
that this is blocking him from reaching his full capabilities.
Beast-Rider
is without a doubt the weak link of their tag team, and has been the
cause
for most of the Spacecropper losses.  While Beast-Rider concentrates more
on his extravagant ring introductions than he does on the actual
wrestling,
Renegade has a short temper that can snap whenever he doesn't get his
way.
Could there already be some heat between them?  Maybe there already is
dissension between this young duo.
I strongly believe that a career change would be very beneficial
for
Renegade because he is a unique character, the kind of character that the
fans want to see, but is too often kept calm by the Beast-Rider.
Renegade
is only hurting himself by carrying his boss up the ranks of the GWF, and
he deserves much more than this.  While Renegade may not be a
main-eventer
like Star Warrior or Thantos, he deserves a permanent spot at the upper
midcard level with the ranks of the Executioner and Commander Sam.  When
will he finally get his head together and decide to ditch his friend,
Beast-Rider?  Only time will tell as the GWF saga continues to unfold in
the next several years.

**For the record, Cannibal the Headhunter is not quite what I had in mind
when I wrote this article.  I liked Renegade just the way he was, and
while
the Collector has made some drastic improvements on some of the other
stars, I don't think Renegade should have changed his character!**

C. News From Tom by  Joe Jaczewski ([email protected])

I've been talking to Tom a lot lately and I thought that I would
copy/paste some of our conversations.  All are forwarded from Tom.

2/23:
Joseph H Jaczewski wrote:
>
> I recently went to my web site to see if anyone had signed my guest
book
> since the last time I went on and found out that you did!  Thanks a
lot!
> I am honored that you think my newsletter is the best GWF e-mag around!

I haven't seen any better.
Right now I'm beginning to actually write the CPC 2107 book.  I'm
predicting
that this will be the highest impact edition of all! 
Take care and keep in touch,
Tom

3/1
Thanks Joe,
It helps to have a copy of your submissions.  I printed it out.
I'm going to put out a double issue this year, so the more submissions
by promoters the better.  I'll hold on to your stuff perhaps until
that issue.
Some news: the web site is getting a much needed design update. Expect
it to be unveiled around March 23.  I've kept it secret for now because
I hate talking about something until it's likely to happen.
Very soon I'll have (I hope) a big announcement about a guest at
GalactiCon 9 this summer.  When I have a written commitment I will
post the news at the site.
Take care and thanks,
Tom

Need info. on  Galacticon 9?  Check out this letter!
3/10
Joe,
There will be more at the website in a week or so and details in Promoter
36.
I'm really glad to hear you are planning to attend because this will be
the
biggest one yet!  The convention will cost $15 which includes dinner on
Saturday.  Dealer's tables are free and promoters use them to sell and
trade
their game stuff.  Here's the probable schedule:

Friday:  Promoters who are in town attend a Jamestown Jammers baseball
game
together and have dinner together.  The Jammers are a minor league
baseball
team.  People begin to hang out and talk.
Saturday:  12-8.  Game playing, trading, rap sessions, picnic.  This is
the big
day.  In the evening is Saturday Night at the Matches where Chad Olson
and Tim
Dalton show hard to find wrestling videos.  The videos are usually shown
at a
motel and last from about 9-1 in the evening.
Sunday:  12-4.  More tournaments and game playing.  People begin to leave
for
airplanes or their long ride home in the mid afternoon. 

This year will be a little different because we will probably have a
very special guest, who will be officially announced in the next few
days.

Can't wait to see you...
Tom

I just want to say that I had plans to go to Galacticon this
year, but my brother's wedding was moved from the 25th to the 18th.
Sorry I missed out.  I wish I could do both.  Hopefully next year!

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3. Fight Card of the Promoter
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER by Jon Knapik ([email protected])

The Guantlet with Qualitar
Special guests: The Gladiators of Aethra
Qualitar: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Saturday Night Fever!"
(The crowd goes nuts!!!)
Qualitar: "My guests tonight on The Guantlet need no introduction! They
are
the headbangers of the CFW! All welcome The Gladiators of Aethra!"
(The Aethrans glorious anthem blares over the PA system. A momnet passes
and Wolf breaks through the curtain with Wolf holding an Aethran flag
high,
waving it vigorously. Thunder and the massive Overkill follow with their
arms raised. Malice is close behind, his first time in a CFW arena since
the Gladiators/W.A.R. survivor match, which he lost alonside Vengeance,
Thunder, and Overkill. Before they make it to the stage, however, MAYHEM
storms Wolf from behind! He has his CFW Extreme Title in his hand! Wolf
falls to the ground bleeding! The others just watch. The anthem plays on
as
Mayhem leads the others to the stage!)
Qualitar: "WHAT THE?!?"
(Mayhem grabs the microphone.)
Mayhem: "You'll  be quiet if you enjoy breathing. I have attacked Wolf
because I AM the leader of Aethra! I won the Nightmare Castle match, NOT
WOLF! I have officially taken my place as leader, and no one can stop
me!"
Qualitar: "And what do the others think about this?"
Thunder: "He is our leader. He defeated myself, Overkill, Malice, and
Wolf
to be so."
Malice: "He is a great warrior and will lead us to victory over
Apocalypse
Inc. and W.A.R."
All: "LONG LIVE AETHRA!"
Qualitar: "I'm speechless! Let's get to the first match of the night."

Malice -vs- Raven ***winner***- Malice=20
Malice makes his triumphant return with a big win over Raven, using
FIELDS
OF MALICE for the win.

Desolation Factor -vs- Titan Attack ***winners***- Titan Attack
Ursa Major pinned Ruin with a SHOTGUN CRADLE

Jack of Diamonds (14) -vs- Shadow (8) ***winner***- Shadow
Shadow wins after a devastating back-to-back kick combo in 6
seconds. Jack is injured for 8 fight cards. After the match, Pulsar came
from the crowd and did an ACID RAIN on Chaos! The Trimuvirate attacked
Pulsar! Blood Rose and U.S. Patriot were tending to Jack of Diamonds, and
weren't able to help! When the Titans arrived, the damage was already
done.=
=20

CFW TV Champion Nefarus (11) -vs- Alpha Force (16) ***winner***- Nefarus
A great match! Nefarus ends this match after Alpha Force
missed a deathjump.

The Gladiators (2) -vs- Universal Studs (8) ***winners***-The Gladiators
The Studs looked very good and showed better unity than
ever. Their best was not good enough against the Gladiators, however, as
THE DECAPITATOR ends yet another match.

### non-title match ###
CPC Interstellar Champion Terminus (13) -vs- Heracles (17)
***no winner***- Time limit draw!

Terak -vs- Brainstorm ***winner***- Terak
"The Beast Rider" makes his return to the ring with a win over Brainstorm
using the BARBARIAN SHUFFLE!

Assassin Greatness -vs- Titan Fury (6) ***winners***- Assassin Greatness
The Assassins looked awesome! Manslaughter gets Rising Sun to submit to
SNAP, CRACK, POP.

(Camera goes to backstage where a bloody Wolf is seen storming around
behind the scenes!)
Wolf: WHERE ARE YOU MAYHEM?!?!?
(Vertigo and Wraith of Genesis spy Wolf knocking over a box of Pegasus=
Cola.)
Vertigo: Hey, Wolf, settle down!
Wolf: OUTTA MY WAY!!!
(Wolf knocks Verigo on his butt and Wraith conveniently becomes
invisble.)
Wolf: MAYHEM!!!!
(Wolf opens a door and appears to be in the lockerroom area. A door opens
beside him.)
Voice: Hey...we have a proposition for you...
(Wolf looks into the room and smiles. He enters the room and the door
shuts
behind him.)

$$$ No- disqualification Match $$$
Blazing Skull -vs- Vengeance ***winner***- Vengeance
X-treme stormed the ring and attacked Blazing Skull! Vengenace gets the
cheap win.

X-Treme -vs- Dark Angel (NEW!!!) ***winner***- Dark Angel
Blazing Skull storms the ring and takes off his skullcap! Vengeance and
Desolation Factor come down to ringside and pull X-Treme from the ring
before anything could happen. The mysterious Dark Angel embaces Blazing
Skull as Skull lets out a blood-curdling screech!

Blade -vs- CPC Cruiserweight Champion Prodigy ***winner***- Blade
Prodigy no-shows on a CFW show for the second straight week!!

Mandrill (12) -vs- Janus (5) ***winner***- Mandrill
With just a little help from Sentry, Mandrill gets a huge win with a
flurry
of Rack Power Bombs and Prime Piledrivers.

Chaos (4) -vs- Colossus (2) ***winner***- Chaos
Chaos dominates, winning with the all-powerful BOW OF DEFEAT

^^^MAIN EVENT^^^
CFW Tag Team Champions The New Order -vs- Rebel Empire (1) ***winners***-
Rebel Empire!
Wolf lead the New Order to the ring! Rebel Empire become the new CFW Tag
Team Champion after Nefarus pinned Mace!=20


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4. Promoter Spotlight
A.  Aaron Chiu ([email protected])

My name is Aaron Chiu and I just started playing Champions of the Galaxy
at
the beginning of this year.  I am currently only on the second game
edition, and am in no hurry to catch up, because I'm already having a lot
of fun where I am now (although I've already purchased game sets through
2095).  Before I found an ad for CotG in a PWI magazine, I played in a
couple different e-feds, and even captured a heavyweight title for one of
my wrestlers, "Devious" Scott Deville.  However, I immediately liked CotG
better because while the storylines and angles don't always get as deep
as
in the e-feds, I don't have to put up with other whiny roleplayers or
stubborn fed-heads.  No, instead I get to be the roleplayers and the
fed-head all in one.  (Although I always thought it might be interesting
to
run a simulated e-fed based on CotG wrestlers.  Just an idea.)  I ran my
first card along the lineup suggested at the end of the first edition
game
booklet, with a few added matches to include every one of my new
wrestlers,
and I soon went on to establish a Heavyweight champ.  Thantos was the
winner that evening, though he had several of his cohorts save him from
elimination.  I use a lot of Tom's storylines, but I keep a general rule
of
thumb in mind:  I do not fit my fed into the storylines, but rather fit
the
storylines into my fed.  For example, the FDF is not formally a stable,
and
Thantos and Bishop Hell are hated enemies.  This rule usually leaves my
fed
open for thousands of endless possibilities.  I, myself, play an active
role as a heel promoter like a Vince McMahon, I also have my own set of
arena listings in conjunction with the ones listed by Steve Sovocool.
When
I play, I look mainly for angles and drama, and try to hold more of the
action outside of the ring instead of scheduling scores of pointless
rematches.  (Think about it, in both the WWF and WCW, the most heated
feuds
only have about three matches at most, and having too many scheduled
matches would take the intensity away as shown in the Undertaker-Mankind
feud.)  The only drawback on this game is the unpredictability of the
results.  Yeah, I know that at times we all re-roll a bad roll for a
wrestler that we like, but in my attempt to be an unbiased promoter,
sometimes a wrestler who I'm trying to give a big push instead plummets
into the rank of a jobber by losing to a far inferior opponent.  Comrade
Terror and Invincible Krakan are two examples of what I mean, as both
were
originally hot items until they hit these never-ending losing streaks
that
killed their reputations.  Both are out of my fed right now, though I
plan
to have them resurface at the right time.  But for now, things have never
been hotter in my fed, as I prepare for my first big supercard.

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5. Closing Comments

Overall, not a bad issue.  But it is very discouraging when I
create these contests and no one or usually only one or two people get
involved.  I have mentioned new contests in Issues:  3, 6,  8 and the
extra St. Patrick's Day.  Two people participated in 3, one in 6,  ZERO
in 8, and one in St. Patrick's Day.  Even on my web site I have only had
one person send in results for Colossus vs. (mine) Undertaker.  No one
sent in the result of Colossus vs. (mine) Devil.  I am getting a scanner
and would like to update it more often with my original wrestlers.  But
then I think why bother if no one is going to send in results.  I love
this game, but it's not worth putting out a magazine if no one is going
to respond.  Tell me what you think.  I hardly ever get mail responding
to my Closing Comments.  Heck, last time I asked EVERYONE to send me
their First and Last name so I could put your real name and your e-mal
address.  Four people sent it in.  I wonder who reads this...

Down, but not out,


Joe Jaczewski

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